...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New Mexico... Rio Chama Above Abiquiu affecting Rio Arriba County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Rio Chama above Abiquiu.
* WHEN...Until Tuesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding impacts are expected along and near the banks of the Rio Chama.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 5:00 PM MST Monday the stage was 11.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 5:00 PM MST Monday was 11.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.6 feet late this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.8 feet on 05/09/2009. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* AFFECTED AREAS: RIO ARRIBA, NM
Instructions:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/abq. The next statement will be issued Tuesday morning at 600 AM MST.
